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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE

Danladi Y.k., Ukatu V.e..


Abstract
Cryptosporidium infection remains a significant cause of zoonotic diarrhea disease prevalent in many livestock farms in sub-Saharan Africa, but its epidemiological data among ruminants are not sufficiently reported. This study assessed the distribution of the parasite load in asymptomatic goats in four sampling locations (Argungu, Gwandu, Yauri and Zuru). Fecal specimens were collected and analysed using modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique and microscopy. A total of 450 goats were examined. Of these, 24 (5.33%) were infected with cryptosporidium. Prevalence was significantly higher in Zuru than in other locations (8.24%, P<0.0001). Infection was age related, showing higher loads among young goats than adults (8.84%, P<0.029). However, infection was not sex related (P>0.658). This study indicates that cryptosporidium infection in goats is prevalent in the state and asymptomatic goats could serve as potential risks for other healthy animals, requiring sustainable intervention to curb the spread of the infection.

Key words: Asymptomatic, Cryptosporidium, Epidemiology, Kebbi, goat.


 
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Y.k. D, V.e. U. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 86-92.

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Y.k. D, V.e. U. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. https://www.jirlsonline.com/?mno=239795 [Access: January 26, 2025].

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Y.k. D, V.e. U. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 86-92.


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Y.k. D, V.e. U. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. JIRLS. (2024), [cited January 26, 2025]; 6(2): 86-92.


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Y.k., D. & V.e., . U. (2024) EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. JIRLS, 6 (2), 86-92.


Turabian Style

Y.k., Danladi, and Ukatu V.e.. 2024. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 6 (2), 86-92.


Chicago Style

Y.k., Danladi, and Ukatu V.e.. "EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE." Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences 6 (2024), 86-92.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Y.k., Danladi, and Ukatu V.e.. "EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE." Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences 6.2 (2024), 86-92. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Y.k., D. & V.e., . U. (2024) EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE. Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 6 (2), 86-92.


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